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    The Sands at Nomads

    559 Reviews
    ★★★★

    Hotel category

    4 Star

    Rooms

    29

    Wellness/Spa

    YES

    Internet

    FREE

    5 star dive center

    Onsite

    House reef

    NO

    Resort Highlights

    • 5* boutique hotel on Diani Beach
    • Lush coastal rainforest, white sand beach
    • Spacious apartments with ocean views
    • 5m deep freshwater pool, sun beds
    • Beach restaurant, fine dining, pool bar
    • Water sports center, spa, yoga/Zumba platform
    • 24 hr reception, TV lounge, internet café

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    1. BOOKING

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    2. CONFIRMATION

    We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

    3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

    You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

    Payment terms

    • Now: 0%
    • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 55% (downpayment)
    • 44 days before trip start: 45% (balance)

    Cancellation fee

    Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

    • 5% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 23 days prior to arrival
    • 55% will be charged if you cancel between 23 and 16 days prior to arrival
    • 85% will be charged if you cancel between 16 and 10 days prior to arrival
    • 100% will be charged if you cancel less than 10 days prior to arrival

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    Resort Description

    The Sands at Nomads is an exclusive boutique hotel on Diani Beach, Southern Kenya.

    The resort is set between lush coastal rainforest and a beautiful 25km long sandy white beach. There are 29 spacious and uniquely furnished apartments.

    There is a 5m deep freshwater pool with sun beds, garden chairs and umbrellas located within the resort’s well kept gardens. Choose to dine on the beach, by the pool or at Rivas Fine Dine Restaurant. 

    Additional facilities include a 24 hr reception, satellite TV lounge with small library, spa, water sports center, gift shop, yoga/Zumba platform and internet café. 

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    Highlights

    • 5* PADI Dive Resort on Diani Beach
    • Established in 1985, lots of local experience
    • Turtles, wrecks and macro life
    • Chance to see whale sharks (Nov-Feb)
    • 'Pure Air' certified tank filling proceedures
    • Full range of watersports available

    Description

    Diving the Crab - Nomads is an experienced 5* Dive Resort on Diani Beach in Southern Kenya. 

    The dive center has been taking people diving since 1985, making them one of Kenya's most established and reputable dive operations. 

    A team of PADI instructors offer a range of recreational PADI courses and fun dives throughout the day. Top experiences include Funguo House Reef Wreck and the chance to see turtles, macro life and whalesharks (Nov- Feb). 

    Equipment is well maintained and the center was recently awarded the 'Pure Air' certification for the quality and cleanliness of thier tank filling proceedures. 

     

    DIVING SERVICES

    PADI® Courses Available

    • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba
    • Scuba Refresher
    • Open Water Diver
    • Advanced Open Water Diver
    • Rescue Diver Certification
    • Divemaster
    • Kids Courses
    • Nitrox Certification
    • Underwater Photography
    • Deep Diver Certification
    • Underwater Videographer
    • Wreck Diver
    • Drift Diving
    • Boat Diver
    • Peak Performance Buoyancy
    • Other Specialties

    Diving gear

    • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
    • Tanks With Din Valves
    • Din/Int Adapters
    • Filling Station

    Diving Facilities

    • Shop
    • Training Pool
    • Battery Charging Station
    • Beach Front Location
    • Air Conditioning
    • Fish Id And Diving Books

    For your safety

    • Emergency Oxygen Kit
    • First Aid Kits

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • German
    • French
    • Other

    PADI membership level

    • Padi 5 Star Dive Resort

    Distinction

    • Padi 5 Star

    Dive boat facilities

    • Camera Table
    • Ladder
    • Tea And Coffee
    • Custom Built
    • Drinking Water
    • Shaded Space
    • Seating Area
    • Dry Area
    • Surface Interval Snacks

    Resort Amenities

    Activities

    • Island Hopping
    • Cultural Excursions
    • Sandbank
    • Sunset Cruises
    • Book Swap/Library
    • Live Music

    Food & drink

    • Private Dining
    • Buffet
    • A La Carte
    • Snacks All Day
    • Alcohol
    • Vegetarian Food
    • Halal Food
    • Gluten Free Food

    Wellness & Relaxation

    • Spa Facility
    • Beauty Treatments
    • Massage Services
    • Yoga

    Facilities

    • Restaurant
    • Beach Front
    • Bar / Lounge
    • Swimming Pool(S)
    • Garden
    • Lounge/Tv Area

    Great for families

    • Board Games
    • Babysitting/Child Services

    Payments

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • Amex
    • Cash (Usd)
    • Cash (Eur)
    • Cash (Local Currency)

    Sports & Watersports

    • Snorkeling
    • Stand-Up Paddling
    • Kite Surfing
    • Windsurfing
    • Kayaking
    • Surfing
    • Fishing
    • Golf (Close By)
    • Cycling
    • Beach Volleyball

    Amenities & services

    • Wi-Fi (Free)
    • Air-Conditioning

    How to get there

    Arrival

    • The resort will arrange to pick you up and drop you off at Mombasa Airport or Ukunda Airstrip in an air conditioned minibus (advance notice required, additional cost).
    • Check in time is 12pm. 

    Departure

    • Check out time is 10am. 
    • The resort will drop you back at Mombasa Airport or Ukunda Airstrip (advance notice required, additonal cost).

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